How to Sight In a Red Dot on your Pistol

[@briancollins4569]

clear, concise, to the point. everything you want out of a "how to" video... thanks a lot!

[@brandonholley413]

A lot of people have said this already but man I watched so many videos before this but this is the one that actually made me feel confident in my ability to sight my sight in next time I go to the range, thank you!

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

So happy to hear you found it helpful Brandon! Thanks for tuning in!

[@Nigriff]

Let's Go Brandon!

[@leon21th64]

I just bought a handgun and installed red dot (SIG P226 Extreme). I watched about a dozen you tube videos but the more I watched the more it became confused. Not until I watch your video, it is clear. Thanks Vortex Optics, you have a very concise video which explain just the main points without wasting time like others did. Just one thing. If you also show how you aimed the red dot (the little window) to the target then it would be perfect

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Hi Leon! Thanks so much for tuning in! We're happy to hear our video helped you out. We also really appreciate the feedback and will take it into consideration for future videos. Thanks again!

[@donrollo7329]

Excellent video, this is by far the best one I have seen on how to sight in a red dot. Simple and concise, you can toss out ALL the other videos on the topic because this is all you need. Thank you very much!

[@hughjassole1978]

Wish I could say the same, but this is like watching a video in Russian for me. I can’t figure out what these guys are talking about. I’ve added a dot to my pistol & my AR & for the life of me cannot get it to zero in. I’m much better sticking to irons. Or I need to take a class somewhere on these dots.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

We sure do appreciate you tuning in Don! Glad you found it helpful!

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

@@hughjassole1978 Hey Hugh! If you could still use some help on this, give us a call at 1-800-4VORTEX ext. 5 and we can go through it/answer questions for you!

[@RWMAirgunsmithing]

Clicked on 3-4 videos before this one... This is exactly what I wanted to know, didnt learn anything from the others.

[@davidugarte3826]

Glad this guy got to the point quickly. Previous video I was watching was at the 10 minute mark and the guy was still babbling about god knows what.

[@knockoutartist101]

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!!!! SAME HERE!!! I don't like subscribing but I had to on this one. This guy is so thorough. A++

[@calm707]

Right???

[@sandeepthakur6825]

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[@trevorfife9241]

Same same haha

[@HuntertheHunter9964]

I’ve never used a red dot on a pistol before, I picked one up for my edc gun. I was struggling hard to zero it. I was aligning my irons with the dot. I watched multiple other videos and no one mentioned not to do that. Thank you!!!

[@willybober2]

IMO vortex makes the best quality optics for the price. And their customer service is top-notch as well. I'll be a lifelong customer

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

We appreciate that, my friend! Thanks for being a part of Vortex Nation!

[@AaronSmith-vx4pp]

Cant forget the logo looks awesome to

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

@@AaronSmith-vx4pp heck yeah! 👊

[@ThatGuy-sc5rx]

I can attest to them having some of the best customer service around.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

@@ThatGuy-sc5rx 🤜🤛

[@MuayThaiTherapy]

Professionally done. Currently in market for red dot to go with my pistol. Very helpful.

Best video on this subject I have seen so far. The others are overly complicated and long-winded. Thanks.

[@jmejia4321]

Recommend showing in video the red dot on the target, i.e., show in video what your eye sees

[@amorton94]

Your eyes will show a red dot on the target... Doesn't add much to the video.

[@hunt4life56]

The one thing everyone with this type of instruction on sighting in a red dot never says. Where in the window should the red dot be? Center or towards the bottom? In other words where in the window should you put the dot? I am new to trying a red dot sight sorry if some may think this a dumb question!

[@frankmischler4424]

When I aim with my Glock 19 I have to slightly tilt it forward to catch the red dot

[@dominic6634]

​@@frankmischler4424same for my vp

[@royalewithcheese25J]

It needs to be centered in the window. If it’s at bottom you are aligning to your iron sights.

[@stevenlocklear7546]

With both eyes open correct?​@@royalewithcheese25J

[@rogercaruthers2584]

Not a dumb question. Parallax and distance youd like for anything suitable and realistic for pistol itll be fairly negligible. Unless youre hoping to be within 3-4” each and every time which I’ll tell you past 25 yards with a pistol youd be hard pressed to find ppl who can consistently hit within that. If youre getting that deep into it just keep your dot smaller but the work is really going to be keeping your pistol or revolver solid regardless of recoil snd other things like that. Think about what you're wanting from it. Hunting vs carry vs range. Be realistic in what snd how you practice for which scenario snd roll with it

[@mnmonkey101406]

I just bought my first gun with a red dot attached and your advice at 2:10 put my mind at ease.

[@relentlesstrading1090]

The finest red dot video available.Concise and to the point, thank you so much !!!

[@stephendenlinger3514]

Outstanding video. I'm about to sight in an SMSc on my Springfield Hellcat and your video is perfect. Right to the point. Nothing extraneous, especially blah, blah. A++

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Right on, Stephen! Thanks for tuning in and let us know if you have any questions!

[@bigvalona]

So just to make sure, you align the red dot sight to the x on the target correct? And when it's off you make the adjustments based on everytime you aim at the x ?

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

You are 100% correct!

[@JoEYHiiGHRoLLER]

This is such a good video dude props to you! Well explained.

[@chrisschulze8081]

Great explanation..I just ordered a venom for my Canik TP9 elite. Looking forward to installing it and now I feel confident on the zero process...thanks again. Very clear and precise explanation.

[@antoniogriffin7135]

How you liking that Canik!!??😳 looking to get one real soon

[@richardlacourse2944]

I have a venom on my TPSFX sight works great, and the Canik is awesome, i have 3.

[@bluuper321]

@@richardlacourse2944 I agree about the Caniks. I have the tp9 combat elite and it’s my favorite by far. Little big to carry sometimes but that’s my only con if you can call that a con.

[@shawnbalch6046]

I ran a 10 yard zero for a while, but I switched to a 25 yard zero recently. I read an article where it was shown how a 25 yard yard actually helps with tightening groups at closer ranges such as 12, and 5. Last time at the range my shots at all types of distances were on point. A 10 yard zero is great for most self defense distances.

[@thewatcher4552]

Yeah seems more logical 10-15

[@oneweak8938]

So 10 or 25? Which is better?

[@craignowlan9667]

@@oneweak8938 Best to do both. Do ten first the 25. If you go back to ten your shots will be damn near through the same hole. This video is good but check out the one Swampfox did. Even better!

[@davidcunningham6856]

Dude, great tutorial! You really dialed that Red Dot in!

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Thanks for tuning in, David!

[@numberone-kb2kh]

You mean nailed

[@HitSTXLax]

Just a reminder to everyone to make sure that you confirm zero with your carry ammo. Odds are they are quite different POIs.

[@ripjohnson2121]

Good point

[@GOmegaPHD]

Does that really make a difference within 5-10 feet? I feel like most 9mm is going to act identically within around 10 feet

[@HitSTXLax]

@@GOmegaPHD shouldn’t be an issue at short range but if you plan on making 15+ yard shots on target, don’t expect them to impact identically.

[@DanielAngelLuna]

At 25 yards? Like an inch.

[@HitSTXLax]

@@DanielAngelLuna I would say closer to 3” at 25 yards with a 7 yard zero.

[@stonezz8863]

Awesome easy to understand and perfect timing! I just bought the vortex viper for me Canik elite combat. Just made it that more better

[@ripjohnson2121]

Did Make a mistake I got the razor on my SFX

[@liberty9348]

Due to the price of ammo and its availability... I spent 49 bucks on a bore laser that activates when struck by the striker/firing pin. I know that there are tons of different cartridges for the same caliber. I also know that the different projectile weights and charges will affect POI. I got the red dot dialed in perfectly with the laser. It will be interesting to see where live rounds end up downrange.

[@AKDanMusicMan]

Which bore laser did you get?

[@TADDs101]

GREAT easy to understand video, just purchased my first red dot the Holosun 407k and wanted to get a heads up before heading to the range to sight it in. Thanks!

[@NZbo-.-.-614]

Just bought my first dot. Holoson 407C. Really excited. This video is going to be a great help! So simple and straight forward!!

[@Mongosmotivation]

Just a preference, I do only one at a time. This means I adjust for L/R and once I have that where I want it, I go to elevation. This affords opportunity to ensure we are using good fundamentals while shooting. I caveat that generally reserve this when I teach new shooters as I can identify other shooting issues.

[@TheOneTrueAJ]

That is good advice!

[@MrSrtman18]

Thats a lot of ammo.

[@RedEmpire36]

Not a bad way, but once you are comfortable it can be done with less than 5 rounds. Don't need to shoot a full string just to make a correction if you know your POA and fundamentals on that particular shot were solid.

[@billtshudy3653]

AWESOME video. Everything you need to know to do this correctly. Thank You Sir.

[@TexasRy]

OH SHIT, spent all DAY trying to align my red dot with my iron sights, as the sights I thought were the TRUE alignment of the gun, no wonder I could never hit anything and finally ignored my red dot and went back iron sights, so I could hit my targets, HA. Question - Are you supposed to put the red dot in the ABSOLUTE MIDDLE and sight in from that perspective? I guess this means you better have good body, hand/head alignment when shooting, otherwise dialing in a red dot won't do you any good! GREAT VIDEO, thank you!

[@ShiftyKen08]

Great video! I'm actually thinking about getting a Holosun 407k for my 43X and was wondering how difficult it would be to zero. You made it look way too easy!

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Thanks for tuning in - let us know if you have any questions! 👊

[@joeflyer1]

Good that you mentioned the shim. I had to use one with a Viper on a Ruger Standard.

[@geraldarmstrong5861]

The VORTEX “professors” are AAA+++, world-class instructors with their product!!! That’s why I own a boatload of VORTEX scopes of every kind!!!!!

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Thanks for being a part of Vortex Nation, Gerald!

[@williamstanley9722]

Within the glass of the red dot, where are you locating/putting the dot? I’m new to red dots and thought that the red dot had to be viewed through the glass on top of the front sight.

[@bradrook3919]

I'm an old Jarhead Rifleman... I've never used a Red Dot before...and want one on the new pistol...thank for explaining the application for using one and how it works... excellent video!

[@jeffslade1892]

Thank you for straight forwards professional instructions. I have found with this type of sight that the locking screws can move the dot. So always lock the screws when shooting for zero. Or when you do lock them the dot moves and you are off zero. I've also found that when trying to use a weaver to 11mm dovetail adapter the whole sight will be placed left of centre leaving insufficient windage. It needs an 11mm dovetail specific mount. A variable 9-11mm mount is sloppy and skews the sight.

[@PlazaMaya]

i do not remember him mentioning to lock the screws after each adjustment. maybe it is a given?!

[@russlatham7400]

Love the patience and showing each adjustment. Excellent stuff

[@king.novice0ne156]

Your a humble man, mad respect brother great video straight forward and to the point 😎

[@garypollard9770]

Finally have found a video that is helpful as far as sighting in my red dot!

[@jerry2847]

the way i sighted my rmr to my glock 19 was with a HYSKORE pistol rest all i did was was line the rmr up on the center of the x on a pistol target at 15 yards and then i took the side champs of the rest and camped the gun down so i do not have to hold it and the rmr red dot is in the middle of the x of the target this is after me shoot one shot i then took my 10 power scope and looked though the rmr so i could see the dot and where the bullet hit all i had to do then was move the reddot on the rmr where the bullet hit ,remember the pistol is clamped down so it is not going to move once the red dot from the rmr is on the hole where the bullet hit this the zero from that distance and it only took me one shot hopes ths helps

[@agmsmith4079]

Also ppl should realize the best zero depends on the ammo you use in your gun. Your barrel length effects it. I did the ballistics calculations... with my Glock 17 using S&B or PMC 124gr FMJ 9mm, 11 yards is the best zero. With an 11 yard zero you get a +2inches over the dot at around 50 yards and -2inches under your dot at 100 yards. It’s the flattest trajectory out to 100yards that I’ve found. 115gr and 147 grain are no where near as flat. If you have a shorter or longer barrel it will change the arc of the bullet and this zero may not be perfect. But I set it up with my glock34 and glock19 as well as my 17, all with an 11 yard zero (using S&B and/or PMC 124 gr FMJ range ammo) and the over/under of the dot is pretty close still pretty close to +/-2in out to 100 yards. Shooting USPSA, I’ve had courses where we had 50 and 100 yard shots on steel with our handgun and everyone struggled. I walked up, put the dot dead center on the steel silhouette and nailed it every time. With a 15 or 25 yard zero and 115gr bullets, by 100 yards you are hitting something like 12 or 15 inches below your dot, so you really need to be good at knowing your hold overs. With an 11 Yrd zero and 124 gr bullets you don’t have to really think about hold overs until you start getting out to 130 or 150 yards... and remember, this is with a handgun!!! 😱

[@Sunnysky321]

Handgun shooting to 150 yards offhand? Wow, I think most people cannot hit an elephant at that distance.

[@agmsmith4079]

@@Sunnysky321 ...there is a class at California Tactical Academy called “Long Range Handgun”. It’s a great class, teaches everyone how to hit silhouette sizes targets out past 200 yards with a handgun and iron sights.

[@Sunnysky321]

@@agmsmith4079 No kidding. I will take a look. Thx.

[@agmsmith4079]

@@Sunnysky321 yup. It’s taught by Mike Lazarus. They usually offer it two or three times per year.

[@Cortney_Whitecotton]

How is the poi at closer rangers like inside 50yds?

[@vitaly6312]

I appreciate it! Vortex has been good to me, and although my RMR isn’t a vortex, I look forward to their future releases.

[@myedc7382]

Love how you got to the point, and with easy instructions.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

easy ?? he left out everything, he shot the gun, made changes and done .... What did he line up 1st and what did he compare to ??

[@victorv4340]

I have a venom coming tomorrow. the first shots you fired, was there a dot there that did not show up on camera?

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Right on! Yes, the dot was in the center of the window.

[@victorv4340]

@@VortexOpticsUSA thank you. all the videos I have seen only show how to adjust the adjustments. they do not show the person aiming at the target with the dot on it and then making the adjustments. I just hope the 6 MOA is not too big. Have a great day

[@victorv4340]

well I received it and I told customer service person from the online company I bought it from the red dot was not completely round. It look like it exploded like a galaxy. I should of said it looked like a splat of paint. He let me send it back for a full refund with the label printed off their website. The first and the last time I will try a Vortex. I bought one twice the price and made in America.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

@@victorv4340 It sounds like you could be dealing with an astigmatism. Check out this video we did on astigmatisms: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJrTf3mofqtljJY

[@victorv4340]

@@VortexOpticsUSA I had my younger sister look at it last saturday and she describes it as splat. she said she seen the same thing. so the next thing your going to say she has astigmatisms too.

[@cliffymiracle]

Finally a video that gets right to the point and answers the "co-witness" question...

[@TheOneTrueAJ]

Great instructor! How long should one expect a pistol to stay zeroed?

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

It entirely depends how it is used. There shouldn't be an issue keeping the dot zeroed unless it is unmounted or something happens to the red dot itself. In which case we would suggest reconfirming your zero!

[@AMomentInTimeProductions]

This is how you do it, your correct how ever for the best accurate adjustments i have this Lead Sled 3, basically it's a shooting rest (Vise) the gun is locked in and on a stand and the gun does not move what so ever even after recoil, so what you do is use that and look at the red dot point it on the X of the target, and fire the gun, now with my setup i have a remote trigger, it's connected to the trigger to make sure there is no gun movement at all and when you press the remote trigger with no movement.. With that my gun hit the X on all 10 hits i took, and this is the best way to Zero your RED DOT or Laster sight if you have one.. it works great i even use this setup to adjust my adjustable iron sites as well.. Now i have one for rifles as well and this way you can Zero your scopes as well to know it's right on the money.. Hope this helps, it is way better than holding the pistol yourself because if it don't hit the X using my setup than it's off and i do my adjustments accordingly.... best way to do it you will love it..

[@mr.ros-gamerbr1511]

This is the best video about mounting and adjustment a sighting in a red dot.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@ChrisB-zz8dh]

This was the best explanation I’ve seen! Thank you brother!

[@richiev63]

2 years later... I just installed a Crimson Trace Rad Pro on a new Hellcat Pro. Thanks for the video, I'll be sighting in this weekend.

[@cheese.n.crackers]

Excellent video. Thanks. I would love to see what your optic site picture looks like once you have it dialed in. The mistake I’m making as a new optic user is trying to cowitness the optic to the iron sights which as you explain is incorrect.

[@xenomorph6665]

Great video. Just bought two, one for my 509 Tactical and FNX Tactical. Found them in FDE. Can’t wait to go to the range and site them in.

[@charlesm8834]

I seen a guy with a rifle locked down in a vice shoot then adjust the sight to the hole, wondering if a similar idea would work for a red dot pistol a heavy enough vise, one shot then adjusting the red dot to the hole ????

[@jdeer2790]

Great, brief, video! Answered my question in a clear and concise way, I think I'm ready to go to the red dot system...

[@panamalee]

OMG 2:08 I just sighted in my red dot and red dot was way far left from my iron sight. But they both shot spot on when using one or the other. SO this section answered my question. Thanks for this part of the video.

[@rahulxsood]

This might be the best video I’ve seen on zeroing.. thank you!

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Right on! Thanks for watching!👊

[@thuder2]

Excellent video and very clear, precise, and to the point with what you wanna say! Good Work man

[@galitgaist7085]

the big question that you didnt answer, where do you aim the red dot on? the center of the target? above the center?

[@josuez.831]

Center of target

[@bobgibson874]

This is the best video I have seen on the net in awhile. Being a seasoned shooter I like to see how others do things. Well done 👍🏻 All the pistols in the house have vortex red dots. Thanks 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@shenton18]

How you liking those VTX so far, I'm in the market right now . .. the options is ridiculous lol, any help in regards to your personal experience and why you may reccomend.

[@bobgibson874]

@@shenton18 Actually love mine. My edc is a full size 1911 with vtx red dot. With my eye sight getting worse as I get older, I find target acquisition a lot faster. Best investment I’ve ever made. New online 250 couple different options. If it’s not optic ready order the plate and sight mount. Everything is less than 300. If you shop around eBay is my go to. Actual dealers warranty and all. Hope this helps. 🇺🇸

[@TacticalBuffoonary]

I wish you would have shown how the sight picture looks thru the optic with the iron sights before and after it was sighted in. Other than that’ great video.

[@YouTalkinToMeBro]

I would've liked that to. I've never seen anyone do that.

[@alistairhazell9877]

Simple but awesome video brother, and that's one mean helluva shot group in the end . . Dead on 👌🏽👌🏽

[@SNW_36]

yeah...... it was right on....... with a post edit camera overlay

[@shredwerd009]

I got the same sight for my Walther and found this video. Half way through I thought "wow what a really helpful video" and what do you know, I look down and see who it's by. Great video. Can't wait for Walther to send my mount plate to put that viper on and get to the range.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Heck yeah - we appreciate you tuning in! Let us know what you think of the Viper once you get it on your Walther 👊

[@shredwerd009]

@@VortexOpticsUSA EDIT: i saw you answered this in another question in the comment section. the answer is "remove the optic to unlock and adjust sights". but i'll leave my comment as is anyway. I actually just got the mount. Should I remove the rear sight because otherwise I'd have to take off the entire sight in order to unlock the windage, which seems like a hassle. Sorry if a dumb question, but it looks like in the video you don't have one on there (at 4:28). Never really used a red dot so excuse my ignorance. just seems like removing the viper to unlock, then adjust, then lock again would lead to problems. i'll do it if i have to, but the process of removing the rear sights seems excessive based on the videos, but like i said, i'll do it if i have to.

[@johnnyb2799]

Great information with a very professional presentation. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@gregoryselner7261]

Thanks for your easy to understand instructions on how to sight in your handgun with the vortex red dot 🔴 sight. Excellent video.👍

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Thanks for tuning in, Gregory!

[@markrasch]

Excellent informative video. Nice work. Thank you sir! Heading to the range today with a Sig Sauer P320 Pro RXP sight adjustment. Was supposed to be zeroed in at factory, but needs a little tweaking.

[@jmespoii]

Good video. Thanks. I have a question and I hope it's not a display of ignorance on this topic. Can a laser cartridge placed in the chamber get some of the heavy lifting out of the way, then the fine tuning done at the range?

[@DelThompson]

Yes, I have a laser bore sighter that I use that goes in the muzzle and extends done the bore. I set up a target in my basement and get the laser on the bullseye then move the red dot adjustments to coincide with the laser bore sighter. I would think a laser cartridge would get you close anyway.

[@froggymann65]

I agree with some of the others, I would have liked to see where the dot ended up in relation to the irons. In every case of my having adjusted a red dot on a pistol or rifle, the dot sits right on top of, or just below, the front sight. Lined up with the front sight left to right, of course. Also like mentioned by others, I too have seen dots and scopes where turning the adjustment knobs/screws sent the POI in the opposite direction of what was needed. No rhyme or reason...different brands have done this at various times.

[@markscott9179]

same with me. my dot always seems to be aligned with the front iron dight to be at zero. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong?

[@tylerbrigman8294]

Slow and steady! Thank you for the advice - reminds me of zero and grouping from my Army days.

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

Just picked up the last venom from bass pro, 150$. It's mounted,but not torqued to specs and it looks nice! Gonna watch this multiple times 😅

[@jonfisher9214]

Clear and concise information. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@moxiecooper]

Nice tutorial adjustments but would have like to have a few frames viewing thru glass optics to see the red dot sight picture as you aim.

[@amorton94]

Why? What does that add? Do you not know how or where to aim?

[@stephensmith9080]

Just one question. You say the red dot doesn't need to superimpose over the iron sight in the front. So where did it end up? You suggest that there may be one sight picture (aiming) for the iron sights and another for the red dot? Nice video, thanks.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

One of the benefits of a red dot is that the red dot will move around in the window. If you superimpose them and marry them to your irons it could cause you some problems. They are two independent aiming solutions and should be treated as such.

[@hollowpointdefense]

One of the better videos with good explanation....

[@durhambuildingcompany7356]

Very good video. No unnecessary dialogue, just concise and to the point. Thank you!

[@michelebar4422]

Good morning and thanks for the accurate explanations. I would like some advice: if the red dot is set at 15 meters shooting at 5 meters where should I aim? Same thing if I shoot at 30 meters?

[@jefflanduyt6750]

I have a 3 MOA Venom in my G19 Gen 4 MOS and have had a heck of a time sighting it in. After watching this video, I think I have figured out the problem. Thanks for the great video.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Awesome! Glad to hear that this video helped you, Jeff! If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

[@philbear1966]

Thanks for the nice vid. Want to ask if, where to place the dot, is it at the center of the lens?

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Hey Phil - the dot will float around in the window. This is actually the benefit of a red dot as after you have it sighted in you can have the dot anywhere in the window and as long as it is on your target you can shoot and be accurate.

[@peters303]

Pros & Cons of Red dot sights? Considering having one fitted to my P320 X Carry. How practical are they for a carry gun?

[@robertsullivan9501]

great video, i was wondering how tight you make the locking screws and how you change the battery, i have a weaver brand red dot

[@aaronray768]

Outstanding video now we get it without all the trying to sound smart BS ...I've seen this effect at the range low left or right with almost everyone who has a red dot & nobody has a clue ..I was on the fence about trying a red dot I'm a classic iron sight guy ,but now I'll try it thanks man

[@grandmastertippett4548]

Great bid. Now if you were to shoot at 20 or even closer, would the dot stay zero or will it change?

[@owenmichelson1922]

First time watching this video and learned a lot. Excellent advice/instructions for zeroing the red dot!

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

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[@TheTexasViking]

I just got this red dot optic, shown in the video, with my Canik TP9 SFX. Looking forward to going and sighting it in! As well as looking forward to putting some rounds through my new Canik 9mm!

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

Let us know how it goes!

[@johnpan78]

Thank you for the video. My first experience of sighting the new red dot on my Glock 19 was so terrible. I was thinking when you are relying on your shooting when sighting the red dot, every time you hold the gun and point it to the target, how can you be sure if the gun is 100 vertical. Just a little bit of tilting will make you shoot different every time. It was so frustrating for me and after shooting mote than 100 rounds, I just quit.

[@tkeeg]

OUTSTANDING video my friend! One of the best and I've seen. Very concise and to the point. I would like to know where I can find a chart that specifies the MOA adjustment amount at certain distances, like you described at 5:08 into the video where you said "at 10 yards one moa is equivalent to about 1/10 of an inch". Thank you again for a great video!

[@EZALAS]

Well done. Helped me sight in my new Romeo1 red dot. Thank you.

[@andycap1980]

Excellent job explaining and demonstrating the process!

[@flimsyankle6389]

Just did this last night and got the new toy set and ready to go for next time now thanks a million 🎉🎉

[@NBWDOUGHBOY]

i love sight in videos this is one of the best for sure

[@paulrampon1167]

Extremely professional and informative..thank you

[@garrettcarper3438]

I know this is an old video but has anyone ever noticed Jimmy looks like Eminem after he stopped dying his hair lol love y’all at vortex, keep up the good work.

[@VincitOmniaVeritas7]

Tip: If you have one of those mounts for cleaning that have an insert into the mag well, you can keep your handgun stable enough to zero the red dot without measuring the target or counting the clicks. After shooting your first group, just put the red dot in the middle of the target and WHILE KEEPING THE GUN PERFECTLY STILL, adjust elevation and windage so the dot is centered on your first 3 to 5 shot group (if you don’t correctly the barrel is still facing the same POI). Congratulation, your red dot is zeroed and you only need to shoot again if you want to confirm it.

[@MrTs2art]

Great job with this video! Question… when your just starting this process where should the red dot be placed when your looking through the window (let’s say the middle to start). Than with every subsequent correction are you moving it farther away from the center?

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

It's not as important as the red dot will move around in the window as you shift your head or move the firearm around.

[@chief137mike]

These people are so much more than just an optics manufacturer!

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

🤜🤛

[@bobvedder2451]

I wonder if it would be good to actually measure the impact point from where the center is for a better adjustment plan?

[@jinxthegreat6533]

Thank you for this,lot of info easy to understand. Great job

[@mattdaniel2395]

Thabk you for using the visuals, being simple and informative. Keep it up man

[@TalkingHands308]

If you have a pistol where you can have cowitnessing iron sights, then it's pretty easy. Line up the iron sights, then move the red dot to just the top of the front sight post, or right on top of the dot, depending on if your pistol hits point of aim or right above the front sight post. Since red dots are zero (or near zero) parallax, this trick will work. I do this with rifle red dots and it gets it right on the paper every time, a few times it was dead on without needing any further adjustments if my irons were dead on already.

[@Wesblumarine]

Great video and dude. Your group was awesome. I’m trying to be as 1/2 as good of a shot. Thanks for the video brother!

[@RickyJr46]

That was really helpful, thank you so much!

[@Alessandromarangoni123]

Nice video, I have a new venom and I have a big problem with the elevation adjustment , no way to adjusting Yestarday evening I had tried to move the dot with the screw up and down and I have see that when you adjust up the dot it’s going down and down going up….. it’s normal? Make me creasy on the range to regulate it, and I was thinking the red dot was stack or have same issue

[@thomasjefferson6080]

Fantastic video. Straight to the point. No bullshit. Thank you.

[@VortexOpticsUSA]

You bet - thanks for tuning in!

[@leemundy1613]

Very good explanation...my only regret is I can only give it one thumbs up!

[@mtnride4930]

Excellent! Just got a red dot and now off to the range. THANKS